Eine Kamera ist auf eine reflektierende Glasscheibe gerichtet.
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Focus on identifying resistance genes
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Tuberculosis: International study on antibiotic resistance

Hopes for tuberculosis treatment have been raised by an international study in which DZIF scientists from the Research Center Borstel were also involved. Resistance to pyrazinamide und

Scanning electron microscope image of HIV-1 on lymphocytes
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How killer cells identify HIV-1 infected cells

A team of researchers from the Heinrich Pette Institute and the USA have succeeded in identifying a protein called HLA-F which functions as the ligand of an activating natural killer cell receptor

Aedes aegypti mosquito: a vector for the transmission of Zika virus
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Zika Virus: Are athletes and visitors of the Brazil Olympic Games at risk?

In June, the World Health Organisation (WHO) decided that the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro can take place despite the Zika virus. The risk of a further international spread is low. The virus is

Three dimensional structure of Zika virus protease
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Three dimensional structure of Zika virus protease clarified

DZIF scientists from Lübeck have succeeded in uncovering the three dimensional structure of a key enzyme in the Zika virus. With this, they have laid the basis for developing antiviral agents. The

Daily dosis for multiresistant tuberculosis patients
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Traditional antibiotic is also effective against tuberculosis

An international team of scientists has had unexpected success in treating tuberculosis with a ß-lactam antibiotic that is approved for other indications. DZIF scientists from the Research Center

Focus on Helicobacter (from left): Dr Florent Ailloud, Prof Sebastian Suerbaum and Iratxe Estibariz
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Helicobacter pylori: A gastric pathogen capable of genetic transformation

DZIF scientists at the MHH have deciphered the rapid transformation of Helicobacter pylori, a pathogen which causes gastric cancer.

Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium which causes gastric cancer, can

Zika virus particles (red)
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Zika viruses: Developing reliable diagnostics and new active agents

At the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), research projects can be initiated within a week via a fast track procedure if required. This is especially relevant to emerging infections and

Hepatitis B viruses (big oval structures with dark core)
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Tricks of Ticking time bomb Hepatitis B Virus

Providing a new paradigm to hepatitis B understanding, researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the Heidelberg University Hospital and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF)

Multi-resistant E. coli bacteria in a petri dish
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Dangerous and “jumping” mcr-1 resistance gene

The mcr-1 gene makes gut bacteria insensitive to the last-resort antibiotic colistin. Especially in hospitals, colistin is used as a last treatment option for infections with dreaded multidrug

Hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania
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Study enables first-time analysis of earliest stage of HIV infection

The first days after HIV infection are very important because sexual partners are exposed to extremely high risks of infection due to the subsequent high viral load in the infected person